# The ANC has rejected what it calls the weaponisation of AGOA after the United States announced South Africa’s exclusion from the trade preference programme from January. National spokesperson Mahlengi Bhengu says AGOA should not be used as a political tool to punish developing nations for independent foreign policy positions. She says South Africa will […]
# The Electoral Commission in KwaZulu-Natal says some voting stations may be disrupted due to inclement weather. The IEC says heavy rains and strong winds forecast for parts of the province could affect access to stations and setup of temporary infrastructure. It says officials are monitoring conditions and working with disaster management teams to mitigate […]
# The Cape Independence Advocacy Group warns South Africa’s exclusion from AGOA will have serious consequences for the Western Cape economy. The group’s Phil Craig says the province exported 14.5-billion-rand to the US in 2025, with citrus, wine, fruit juice and yacht manufacturing facing uncertainty, and Wesgro estimates US exports supported 28-thousand jobs. He says […]
# Rand Water announced an emergency supply cut to Ekurhuleni and Tshwane metros, as well as three local municipalities, due to a power outage at the Mapleton Pumping Station in Boksburg, Gauteng. The utility says the outage has disrupted pumping operations and reduced water supply to several reservoirs. Rand Water says technicians are working to […]
# Agricultural organisation SAAI is disappointed by the US’ decision to exclude South Africa from the African Growth and Opportunity Act. Chairperson Theo de Jager says many farmers blame the ANC’s refusal to condemn the Kill the Boer chant, abandon expropriation without compensation and exempt US investors from BEE requirements, as well as its close […]
# AfriForum calls on president Cyril Ramaphosa to condemn the farm attack on North West farmer Donovan Marx, who was attacked and severely injured on his farm last week. Five suspects, aged between 26 and 56, have been arrested in connection with the attack and are making their first court appearance today. AfriForum’s CEO Kallie […]
# Western Cape Education MEC Jaco Londt reminds the public that public schools will be closed tomorrow due to the local government elections. He says there will be no National Senior Certificate exams today, tomorrow and Thursday to ensure learner safety and allow schools to be used as voting stations. Londt says the department will […]
# SABC Group CEO Nomsa Chabeli says the broadcaster’s partnership with the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research is enhancing election coverage. She says the collaboration is helping provide voters with accurate information and quicker access to election-related content and insights. The initiative combines the SABC’s broadcast reach with the CSIR’s data and technology expertise […]
# ActionSA in eThekwini says it will demand that no illegal immigrant be allowed to operate a business in the municipality, including spaza shops and inner-city trading. The demand forms part of the party’s leadership framework adopted by its Senate. ActionSA’s eThekwini mayoral candidate Zwakele Mncwango says the municipality must also establish a dedicated unit […]
